Just like physical health, taking care of your mental health is important for your well-being. That’s why May is known as Mental Health Awareness Month. In 1949, Mental Health America began…
Every day, the 4 million registered nurses in America change lives. They care for people in their times of need, from surgery, to birth, to injury recovery, and so much more. These selfless…
Spring in Fort Worth is always an exciting time, with a variety of events taking place around the city. Many families look forward to Mayfest every year. Located in the heart of Cowtown, this…
Mothers who donate their extra breastmilk to Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas can now drop it off at Eastland WIC, the newest of dozens of collections sites across Texas.
Chicago’s known as the Windy City, and our staff’s experience in the city up north was certainly a whirlwind. In just a day and a half, we collaborated with other milk banks’ staff, took part in…
In the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, we are lucky to have a multitude of excellent hospitals in our area. Included in that group is Medical City Arlington and its brand new Women’s Hospital. Our…
If you’re familiar with Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas, you may hear us talk about “HmmmBANA” from time to time. No, we aren’t trying to hum. It’s actually an everyday acronym for our staff, but…
The lab at Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas is a bustling spot with any number of things happening at once. Throughout a typical day, donor milk goes through several processing steps in order to…
Spring has sprung at Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas, and we’re gearing up for a busy season of events. If you are in the Fort Worth area, we would love to see you! Take a look below at what’s…
Reba Godfrey is dedicated to moms and babies. As a lactation consultant at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas, she works with mothers every day to help them meet their breastfeeding …
Rainey and her husband Eliazar welcomed their twin girls, Lennyx and Rowyn, into the world at 32.3 weeks. Life came full circle for Rainey, a NICU nurse, as her own daughters were admitted into the…
Love is a key component to donating breastmilk. Selfless mothers donate their extra breastmilk out of love - for their own babies as well as for fragile babies in need, babies who they’ll never…
Things are coming together at the new home of Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas. The lab is up and running, and administrative staff are settling into their offices. We’re excited to share a few of…
Upon entering Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas, the metal table in the breastfeeding consultation room doesn’t look too special. It lines one of the room’s walls and holds some of our lactation…
Camille’s career as a nurse and a certified lactation consultant (CLC) gives her extra appreciation for human milk. When she worked in a hospital NICU in her hometown of Lubbock, Texas, she and her…
Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas is saddened to announce the passing of Beth Weber, a beloved member of our MMBNT family. Beth was a Donor Coordinator who assisted moms through their entire donation…
When we look back on 2018, we remember all the wonderful events and accomplishments that Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas experienced in the last 12 months. Thanks to 908 generous milk donors, MMBNT…
Breastfeeding is different for every mom, including those who work at Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas. Many of our staff have breastfed in the past and each has her own unique story.
When Daria’s son John was born 10 weeks early in 2016, she was dedicated to providing breastmilk to nourish his tiny body. Life revolved around a pumping schedule and trips to the hospital’s NICU and…
Lactation consultants are a significant source of support and education for breastfeeding moms. Our staff work with many lactation consultants, helping them spread the word about milk banking and…